"It is a great pleasure to welcome you, our new students, into the vibrant learning community at MCI. This year, 125 students start their journey to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Online or a Master’s degree in Corporate Governance & Finance (Online). To make the most of your time here at MCI, I encourage you to use the opportunities, services, and networks we provide. Our faculty as a whole, including our lecturers, teaching and research assistants, cohort assistants and I are happy to support you on this journey. Welcome and all the best!"

FH-Prof. Dr. Maria Pammer, Head of Department & Studies Business Administration Online

"Welcome to the Bachelor's program Biotechnology & Food Engineering with a continued Master's program specified in Biotechnology! You have made a wise choice with your field of study. Not only because you can get the opportunity to dive into the most exciting things that the life sciences have to offer but your field of study and knowledge is highly sought after by the job market. The current situation has shown us this more clearly. We are pleased to accompany and support you on your way into this interesting and highly topical field of biotechnology and food engineering."

FH-Prof. Dr. Christoph Griesbeck, Head of Department & Studies Biotechnology

"It is a matter of great personal interest and excitement for me to extend a warm welcome to our new freshmen here at MCI. I am thrilled with your choice to study here with us. I am convinced that our combination of business and technology studies are the gateway to your future success in the professional world. My wonderful team of external and internal lecturers, assistants and office managers is looking forward to meeting you in person and accompanying you on your exciting new journey. We wish you all the best for your start!"

FH-Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski, Head of Department & Studies Digital Business & Software Engineering and Management, Communication & IT

"On behalf of the entire team, welcome to the MCI Master's program Food Technology & Nutrition! For you, an important and at the same time exciting, intensive and new phase is now beginning. You will acquire and apply further skills, for example in the areas of sensory analysis, technology and nutritional medicine of food. We look forward to accompanying you on this path and, together, we will cultivate extraordinary, successful and unforgettable experiences. All the best for your start."

FH-Prof. Dr. Katrin Bach, Head of Department & Studies Food Technology & Nutrition

"On behalf of my entire team, I would like to welcome you to the start of the Bachelor's program "Management & Law" and the Master's program of International Business & Law. For most of you, the start of your studies marks the beginning of a new phase in your life. Ahead of you lies a time with many exciting challenges and above all, a time full of opportunities. We are pleased to introduce you to new friendships with fellow students involving a company of networks, studies abroad and new professional experiences. Please take advantage of these opportunities! We will accompany you on this journey in the best possible way and wish you, from all of us, that your expectations and dreams come true."

FH-Prof. Dr. Ralf Geymayer, Head of Department & Studies Management & Law

"A warm welcome to MCI from the entire Mechatronics-Team! We are wishing you all an exciting first few days in your studies! We are looking forward to many interesting lectures, discussions and experiences. As head of the department, I hope that you will have the opportunity to make friends and contacts throughout the MCI network, because success in your studies is much more than just the grades on your transcript of records. Please take advantage of the opportunities that the time away from class has to and get fit for your career."

DI Dr. Andreas Mehrle Head of Department & Studies Mechatronics

"I am wishing all of my freshmen off to a good start! The MCI is a place of cooperative learning and a fellowship designed to prepare young people for the challenges of everyday working life. The Master’s program Medical Technologies as well as the new Bachelor’s program Medical, Health & Sports Engineering are no exception and prepare our students as experts in the rapidly developing field of Healthcare Technologies. Until recently, the field was restricted to hospitals, but now it plays an important role in all aspects of modern life."

a.o. Univ.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Alexander Hörbst, Bakk.techn., Head of Department & Studies Medical & Health Technologies

"On behalf of our faculty and the department team I am honored to welcome you to our bachelors's program Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Management as well as to our master programs International Health & Social Management and European Master in Health Economics & Management. First of all, congratulations for your successful application. Now, we are very much looking forward to working with you in the different courses, including activities that will guide you in the development of innovative ideas for our societies."

FH-Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch Head of Department & Studies Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Management

"Many people experience poverty, hunger, violence, discrimination as a disadvantage due to their gender, sexual orientation, origin, skin color, age, physical and mental condition. Many of these structural disadvantages can affect any of us at any time. Social work aims to progress human dignity. Social work is urgently needed in the rapidly changing local, national and global political spectrum’s as well as in all aspects of economic, cultural, ecological and technological platforms. I, therefore, welcome you to this study program, so that we can contribute by ensuring that those who are unfairly disadvantaged are not left behind."

FH-Prof. PD Dr. habil. Belachew Gebrewold Head of Department & Studies Social Work

"Welcome to the Bachelor of Tourism program at MCI "Tourism Business Studies" and the Master's program "Entrepreneurship & Tourism". The entire MCI Tourism team is happy to accompany all the 142 new young faces on their exciting journey through the world of tourism and leisure. Be curious and reflect on what you have learned. From all of us here, enjoy your time at MCI!"

FH-Prof. Mag. Hubert J. Siller Head of Department & Studies Tourism Management

"The Department of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering would like to welcome all of you to our bachelor and master program, as well as to our dual program Smart Building Technologies! Over the next few years, we will work together to understand the relevant challenges of the future, develop the necessary foundations and strive for modern solutions. Now, more than ever, the world needs you and your vision. We will give you the tools to manifest your perspectives. This study program can also be an incredible personal growth experience - we look forward to accompanying you through this formative phase of your life."

FH-Prof. Dr. Werner Stadlmayr Head of Department & Studies Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering and Smart Building Technologies

"Dear students, Congratulations on your place in the Bachelor’s program Business & Management or the Master‘s program International Business & Management. Let’s discuss and strive to understand the secrets shaping powers of the national and international economies. With a little effort, and most of all passion and perseverance, we – that is, you and our entire team - will have a lot of fun together. Shape your career - let's get started. A warm welcome to you!"

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Kfm. Bernd Kirschner Head of Department & Studies Business & Management

"I am pleased to welcome you to the Bachelor’s program “Business & Management”. During your time at MCI, you will lay the foundation for your international business know-how. Make sure to take advantage of the innumerable opportunities that MCI offers on top of your study program. We are confident we will be able to support you in realizing your first entrepreneurial activities and we are excited to see which ideas you will develop. We wish all new students a good start and are looking forward to accompanying you through this exciting phase of your life."

FH-Prof. PD Dr. Thomas Stöckl, Deputy Head of Department & Studies Business & Management

""We are mentoring the motivated" - within the Industrial Engineering & Management study programs at MCI our excellent technical/methodological training, accompanied with your individual study/life path holds our the highest priority. Industrial engineers work in interface functions. During your studies, you will learn how these interfaces can best be designed. On the one hand is the technology, business and management side and on the other hand, above all, the interpersonal side! The future is waiting with increasing complexity for those who wish to shape and motivate. The study program Industrial Engineering & Management prepares you for the solutions of complex socio-technical problems. We are looking forward to investing in your future and the development of making history."

FH-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Hillmer, MSc Head of Department & Studies Industrial Engineering & Management

"A warm welcome to all MCI students! Within the Executive Education, we offer flexible opportunities for continuing education and customized career development such as an international Executive PhD program as well as postgraduate master's programs (such as MBA or LL.M.) and compact certificate courses. Benefit from excellent continuing education programs and services that are specifically tailored to the needs of professionals, provide valuable additional qualifications and bring a new dynamic to your career.

With this in mind, I wish you a good start to your current studies, lots of success and fun, and look forward to welcoming you to the Executive Education one day."

Mag. Susanne E. Herzog, Head of Executive Education